First Look: Samsung's BD-P1000 Blu-ray DVD Player : Introduction
1. Introduction
Over the weekend I was fortunate enough to land a Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray Disc player in an exercise echoing the acquisition of Toshiba's HD-AI HD-DVD player almost exactly two months prior. Unfortunately, store clerks are keen on upholding the June 20 street date for the seven launch titles, of which I applaud both their following studio wishes and having a clue about the new format launch.
For now, these quick impressions images of the first commercially released Blu-ray Disc player and comparisons to Toshiba's first HD-DVD player will have to suffice until Sony sends us our press review titles or Tuesday morning, whichever comes first.
At first glance the BD-P1000's noticeably smaller and more colorful box accounts for a couple bucks of the dubious $500 price difference between the Samsung and Toshiba. Keep an eye out for this box design if you're hoping to stumble upon a player before the official June 25 release date.
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